Safety issue identified for some gas hobs

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is warning consumers to stop using particular gas hobs which were manufactured since 2019 and sold in Ireland.

An issue has been identified with the elbow joint on the connecting pipework of certain models of Belling, Cooke and Lewis and Caple gas hobs. The gas supply elbow joint from the hob to the gas supply may fracture and cause gas to leak. This means a risk to health or even death from burns, fire, explosion and poisoning from inhalation.

The CCPC is urging consumers to check if their gas hob is listed on the product safety information notices online. Affected consumers should immediately stop using the gas hob. The CCPC is in contact with the manufacturers to ensure that they inform consumers of this safety issue and address the risks from any affected hobs.

The affected products include Belling gas hobs, Cooke and Lewis gas hobs, Caple gas hobs and Electriq gas hobs. Please log onto www.ccpc.ie for specific product information notices.

CPCC member Pat Kenny said “Gas leaks are extremely serious and can cause poisoning, explosions or fire, leading to life changing injuries and even death.

The fault identified affects several different types and brands of gas hobs. The CCPC is engaging with the manufacturers, brand owners and retailers of these gas hobs to ensure that consumers are alerted to these safety risks as a matter of urgency.

It is essential that the affected gas hobs are identified and the safety issues fixed as soon as possible”

Consumers are also reminded that if they smell gas they should turn off their gas supply at the meter and contact Gas Networks Ireland immediately on 1800 20 50 50

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